A US Tomahawk missile strike that hit an elementary school in Iran’s Minab happened due to a targeting error, according to a report citing an ongoing military investigation. The February 28 strike destroyed the Shajarah Tayyebeh school building and reportedly killed more than 175 people, most of them children. US officials said the target coordinates were created using outdated data by the US Central Command. The information had been provided by the Defence Intelligence Agency. Investigators are examining why the data was not double-checked. Officials said the mistake was likely human. The school stands near a base of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Navy, which had been the intended military target. (PC: NDTV)

US President Donald Trump said he is “not worried” about possible Iran-backed attacks on the United States, even as tensions rise in the ongoing war with Tehran. Iran warned that ports could become targets after the US said Iranian civilian ports used for military purposes would be considered legitimate targets. The conflict has entered its 12th day. Israel said it launched a new “wide-scale wave of strikes” across Iran and also hit Hezbollah targets in Beirut. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they launched new missile attacks under “Operation True Promise 4”. The group claimed the strikes targeted US and Israeli sites in the region. Iran has also said it will not seek a ceasefire and warned of a long conflict. (PC: HT)

Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was injured in the airstrike that killed his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to Iran’s ambassador to Cyprus. Ambassador Alireza Salarian said Mojtaba was present during the strike on February 28 at the presidential complex in Tehran. He said the cleric suffered injuries to his legs, hand and arm. “I have heard that he was injured in his legs and hand and arm… I think he is in the hospital because he is injured,” Salarian told The Guardian. The strike killed Ali Khamenei along with several family members. Officials said Mojtaba has not appeared in public since because he is not “comfortable… to give a speech.” (PC: NDTV)

A man fired at least one shot during a wedding in Jammu where former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah was present, police said. The accused, identified as Kamal Singh Jamwal, was quickly overpowered by people at the venue and later taken into police custody. Abdullah escaped unharmed. However, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary suffered a minor splinter injury. Police said the motive is still under investigation. During questioning, Jamwal claimed he had been trying to kill Abdullah for the last 20 years and called it his “personal agenda”. CCTV footage shows the man pointing a gun at Abdullah at close range before security personnel intervened. (PC: India Today)

Thirty-two countries in the International Energy Agency have agreed to release 400 million barrels of oil to stabilise global markets during the Iran war. The decision comes as tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil trade. Three cargo ships were reportedly attacked in the area, increasing fears of supply disruptions. Iran has warned it could target vessels in the strait, effectively restricting shipping. Oil prices have surged due to the conflict. The United States has also advised civilians to avoid ports near the strait. The move to release emergency oil reserves aims to reduce price pressure and support global energy supply. (PC: Reuters)

Young people in Tehran say daily life continues despite air strikes and fear during the Iran war. Residents told BBC Persian they spend most of their time indoors as bombings shake the city. Streets and metro stations are mostly empty, and many families have left for safer areas. Some residents said their sleep schedules now depend on the timing of attacks. With internet access heavily restricted, many people are secretly using Starlink to contact relatives abroad. Despite the danger, people say they are trying to keep hope alive. “Even under missiles, we carry on living,” one resident said, as Iranians prepare for Nowruz.

Flight prices from Abu Dhabi to Delhi have sharply increased due to the ongoing Iran-US war. Limited flights and rising jet fuel costs have pushed ticket prices as high as Rs 70,000 this week. Only one to two direct flights are operating daily between the two cities. Airlines such as Etihad and Air India Express are running the limited services. On March 12, a direct Etihad flight was priced at about Rs 54,166. On March 14, fares reached nearly Rs 69,678. Normally, tickets on this route cost between Rs 10,000 and Rs 21,500. Many Indian travellers in the UAE are struggling to return home due to high prices.

A new proposal in the United States, called the Welcoming International Success Act (WISA), could ease strict rules in the H-1B visa programme. The bill was introduced in the US House of Representatives by lawmaker Bonnie Watson Coleman. It aims to reverse tough rules introduced in 2025, including a $100,000 employer fee and stricter wage conditions. These rules made it harder for companies to hire foreign workers. Indians receive over 70% of H-1B visas, so the change could benefit many professionals and students. However, the proposal is still at an early stage and must pass the House, Senate, and receive presidential approval before becoming law.

India on Wednesday condemned the attack on a Thai-flagged cargo ship, Mayuree Naree, which was sailing to Gujarat’s Kandla port through the Strait of Hormuz. The Ministry of External Affairs said, “India deplores the fact that commercial shipping is being targeted in the West Asia conflict.” The ship was reportedly hit by two projectiles, causing a fire and damage to the engine room. Twenty crew members were rescued, while three remain missing. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards later claimed responsibility for the strike. India urged all sides to avoid targeting commercial vessels and endangering civilian crew members during the ongoing conflict in the region. (PC: AP)

Induction cooktops are going out of stock in many Indian cities as people look for alternatives during the LPG crisis. Quick commerce apps and retail stores in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai and Kolkata reported shortages. Many households are buying electric cooktops due to rising gas prices and refill delays. Retailers said they are selling 50 to 70 units a day because of panic buying. Even induction-compatible utensils are running out in some areas. The government said there is no major shortage of LPG and domestic production has increased. However, fear of supply disruptions linked to the Iran war has pushed many families to switch to electric cooking options.